Calgary, Alberta (AB), home of the world renowned annual Calgary Stampede, is located in the foothills of Canada's Rocky Mountains. Calgary, known as the "Heart of the New West", is a favorite travel destination for people coming from international locations as well as visitors from the rest of Canada.Whether you are coming for the Stampede or for the natural beauty of this cosmopolitan city, this location is a world class destination. Explore the heritage of the Canadian West and visit the historic Lougheed House, a sandstone prairie mansion, built in 1891.